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Variable Speed Drives (VSD)

Best Practices Training Course

This half-day course covers the Selection & Application of VSD’s & Soft Starters used in the Control & Starting of Electric Motors in Industry.

Who Should Attend

The in-person course is presented in generic terms and will be of interest to anyone involved in the Electrical Design, Switchboard Construction & Commissioning and Maintenance of Motor starters.

Topics Covered

Motor Control Fundamentals

  • Motor Protection
  • Variable Speed Drive’s Basics
  • Functional Safety in Drives Applications
  • Predictive Maintenance in Drives Application
  • Cabling
  • Power Quality Issues

VSD Best Practices

  • Harmonic Mitigation
  • Capacitator Reforming
  • RCD Protection
  • Capacitive Coupling Phenomenon
  • Reflected Wave Phenomenon
  • Motor Bearing Contact

Thank you for your interest. Registrations for this course are now full.

Please complete the Expression of Interest form below, and we will contact you if a place becomes available.

DATE
Thursday

14 May

2026

TIME
8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
VENUE

NHP Silverwater

30-34 Day Street North
Silverwater, NSW 2128

INCLUDED

Morning tea & lunch included

COST

FREE

Limited capacity - registration essential